Snowbound vs H496
Where Snowbound belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, H496 is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Snowbound belongs to the beige-greige family and H496 to the blue-grey family. Snowbound (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than H496 (LRV 67), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Snowbound vs H496 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Snowbound on one side and H496 on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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